Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 754 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ½ pound cooked ham, diced
• 12 ounces dry fettuccini noodles
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.

Step 3

Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.